Paul Henri Mathieu defeated Ricardas Berankis 6-4 6-7 6-1 in the Basel qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Paul Henri Mathieu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Paul Henri Mathieu extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Mathieu P. came through in three sets.
Mathieu P. and Berankis R. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Mathieu P. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Berankis R. 0–2 (0%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Mathieu P. leads 1–0 · Grass: Mathieu P. leads 1–0
Paul Henri Mathieu beat Ricardas Berankis 6-4 6-7(2) 6-1. Umpiry, "Paul Henri Mathieu vs Ricardas Berankis — Basel Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2013-10-20/berankis-vs-mathieu-basel-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 October 2013).